Brighton & Hove Albion are maing their debut in the Conference League, qualifying by finishing seventh in the 2025/26 Premier League.
The Seagulls came through a two-legged play-off against Norwegian side Tromso to reach the competition proper, advancing with a decisive home win.
Head coach Fabian Hurzeler is in his first European campaign, although Albion first appeared in Europe with a run to the Europa League last 16 in 2023/24.
Check out Brighton’s full fixtures and squad for the 2026/27 Conference League, including their latest results.
Brighton Conference League fixtures 2026/27
Here’s how Albion’s fixtures look.
| Date | UK time | Opponents | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 20:00 | Kauno Zalgiris (H) | League phase | |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 17:45 | Jablonec (A) | League phase | |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20:00 | Getafe (A) | League phase | |
| Nov 26, 2026 | 17:45 | Universitatea Craiova (H) | League phase | |
| Dec 10, 2026 | 20:00 | Monaco (H) | League phase | |
| Dec 17, 2026 | 20:00 | Panathinaikos (A) | League phase |
Brighton Conference League schedule 2026/27
Each team plays six matches in the league phase, all against different opponents and split between home and away games.
The top eight sides in the table qualify automatically for the round of 16. The teams finishing in ninth to 24th will compete in a two-legged knockout phase play-off to reach the last 16.
Teams finishing 25th or lower are out of Europe for the season. If Brighton progress beyond the league phase, the knockout-stage schedule looks like this.
| Stage | Date |
| Knockout phase play-offs | February 18 & 25 |
| Round of 16 | March 11 & 18 |
| Quarter-finals | April 8 & 15 |
| Semi-finals | April 29 & May 6 |
| Final | June 2 |
Brighton Conference League squad 2026/27
This is Albion’s squad registered for the league phase.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Bart Verbruggen, Jason Steele, Tom McGill, Steven Hall*, Lorenz Ferdinand*, Liam Doyle* |
| Defenders | Jaouen Hadjam, Pascal Struijk, Lewis Dunk, Costinha, Olivier Boscagli, Michael Svoboda, Freddie Simmonds*, Luka Vuskovic, Charlie Tasker*, Callum Mackley*, Jacob Vickers*, Tate Ferdinand*, Sebastian Ademola*, Isaiah Alakiu*, Theo Outen*, Jackson Morby*, Cristiano Ekene Anah* |
| Midfielders | Jack Hinshelwood, Pascal Gross, Chema Andres, Ferdi Kadioglu, Diego Gomez, Yasin Ayari, Maxim De Cuyper, Matt O’Riley, Femi Azeez, Joshua Robertson*, Shane Nti*, Darius Lane*, Jesse Middleton*, Younes Ibrahim*, Zachary Brennan*, Bode Newnham-Reeve* |
| Forwards | Georginio Rutter, Promise David, Ibrahim Osman, Charalampos Kostoulas, Evan Ferguson, Zadok Yohanna, Nehemiah Oriola*, Aidan West*, Tyler Silsby*, Adam Brett* |
List B submissions, denoted by asterisks and comprised of players born after January 1, 2005 who have been eligible to play for the club for an uninterrupted period of two years since their 15th birthday, can also be made until midnight before each match.
Which English clubs are in the Conference League 2026/27?
Brighton are the only English club in this season’s competition. Their arch-rivals, Crystal Palace, won last season’s Conference League.
When is the Conference League final?
The final takes place at Besiktas Stadium in Instanbul, Turkiye, which is home to Turkish Super Lig club Besiktas.
An English side won a European trophy at the stadium last season when Aston Villa thrashed Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final.
Where to watch Brighton in the Conference League: TV channel, live online stream
In the UK, matches are on TNT Sports and can be streamed through the HBO Max app.
Subscriptions start at £30.99 including Eurosport and entertainment and are available on a vast range of devices including smart TVs and gaming consoles.
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